ARB 4" Bumper Fog Light LED Upgrade

[bamabrock]

looks good. I should have been more specific, but output shots 25' from a wall too to show how they compliment the stock headlights. I'll post some up with the ones I'm using when I redo the wiring this weekend.

 

[Rolocado]

This is definitely the beta version of this project, but so far I am really happy with the results. The reviews of the ARB fog lights are pretty "meh", and fitting in another brand of light isn't exactly straight forward. I got these lights off amazon (LINK HERE) for around $55. They are intended for a Jeep JK and get excellent reviews; I can see why. After I installed and aimed them, they made the headlights look pretty pathetic (HID upgrade for them next).

I welcome anyone to chime in on better tactics or materials on this, but for a little work and a massive fog light upgrade, this IMO is worth the effort.


This is the start of the process. Do not remove the entire plastic fog light filler piece. A portion of this will need to be removed to match the LED light bezel. I used a Dremmel rotary saw bit and had good results. Cleaned up the burs with grinder bit.

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Remove the LED light from the outer bezel. There is a 4mm allen (adjustment) screw and spring that need to be removed, and pop out the tabs to remove. The mounting wings will need to be removed to fit into the ARB housing. I used a grinder with a cutoff wheel and made short work of it.
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Once you have the tabs removed, place the LED bezel into the ARB housing, this will show you what you need to remove from the filler piece. I found a small Pyrex glass tupperware dish made a perfect guide on the backside when I was cutting to keep me from wandering with the bit (as much). Below should be your final result.
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Now I forgot to take some pictures during the next step, I will try and grab a couple tonight. The idea now is to take the bezel and fit it into the ARB housing. A couple things to remember. Make sure the adjustment screw is pointed down, you will need this later. I used a construction adhesive to glue in the bezel. I am not really satisfied with the results, but so far it works. The glue was clear, not black, and CAN peel away from the plastic more than I would like. Finding the perfect black, sticky adhesive is going to be the key to this. Lastly, I used a ~1" bolt and used the ARB housing mounting tab and glued the bolt to the back of the LED bezel. This should help provide some extra support for the bumps. The end result is this:

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Has great aim and cutoff. Like I mentioned above, I would love any input on a black heavy duty adhesive that would work well with plastic.
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Going this route. Will Gorilla glue work?

 

[Rolocado]

Ended up going gorilla glue route. We’ll see how it holds up. Any chemists can chime in if they think there is a better adhesive

 

[bamabrock]

Ended up going gorilla glue route. We’ll see how it holds up. Any chemists can chime in if they think there is a better adhesive

How are you going to aim them up and down without the adjusting screw and spring on the back?

 

[Rolocado]

How are you going to aim them up and down without the adjusting screw and spring on the back?

Not planning on it. They are flush with the mount. I don't think they are going to be too high though

 

[bamabrock]

Not planning on it. They are flush with the mount. I don't think they are going to be too high though

OK. Post a pic of the output against a wall when you're done. I'd be interested in seeing how they come out.

 

[Rolocado]

OK. Post a pic of the output against a wall when you're done. I'd be interested in seeing how they come out.

 

[Rolocado]

OK. Post a pic of the output against a wall when you're done. I'd be interested in seeing how they come out.

Is that a typical light pattern for fogs?

 

[bamabrock]

Is that a typical light pattern for fogs?

I think they came out well. a distance of 25' is usually used to aim headlights and foglights.

 

[sleepycruiser]

@uzj100 do you have a link to those? I looked but must have missed it. Thanks!

 

[uzj100]

@uzj100 do you have a link to those? I looked but must have missed it. Thanks!

@sleepycruiser - Here you go. They look good, just not that bright. ;<) (Want to be transparent abut what you are buying. 100 times better the ones that came with the bumper.)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I68J832/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=ihco-20

 

[uzj100]

Here you go.

 

[bamabrock]

Here you go.

Back up 25' and take pics.

 

[DanInDenver]

Seal those up where the wires come in the back.

 

[Rolocado]

Seal those up where the wires come in the back.

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Oooo good call

 

[overl4nd]

Amazon.com: TTX LIGHTING - 4 Inch 27W Round LED Work Light 30 Degree Spot Beam DC 9-75V 2430 Lumens for 4X4 UTV RZR Teryx Rhino Jeep Tractor Truck fork lifter Boat (Pack of 2): Automotive

I bought the above lights but shop that installed my ARB bumper tried but did not work so I bought the Jeep lights . It is installed on a Gx470 though and need to rotate the light for the proper aimView attachment 1476020

I also have the GX470, and am getting this exact bumper, can you give me some more details on your install
I have shortlisted these lights due to better reviews

Amazon 4" lights

 

[overl4nd]

I got the 4" jeep lights. Plan to do the way this guy did
ARB Bumper LED Light's

Just one question, for a vehicle like GX, what do you use for DRLs to fit in the rectangular slot? Do they come with bumper?

 

[uzj100]

I got the 4" jeep lights. Plan to do the way this guy did
ARB Bumper LED Light's

Just one question, for a vehicle like GX, what do you use for DRLs to fit in the rectangular slot? Do they come with bumper?

If ARB, they are included.

I am going to replace mine with the ones Slee sells. The $100 kit at the bottom right on the page.

Slee - Auxiliary Lights

 

[CBeckFJ]

I will be putting Stedi fog lights in my LX when we put the bumper on. direct bolt in

 

[uzj100]

I will be putting Stedi fog lights in my LX when we put the bumper on. direct bolt in

Very cool.

Are these available in USA?

LED Fog Light Kits

Very cool

LED Fog with DRL Upgrade for ARB Deluxe Bullbar